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Climbing the Devil's Staircase to heaven

Climbing the Devil's Staircase to heaven


by johnkaysleftleg » Fri Nov 09, 2012 11:46 pm

Date walked: 01/11/2012

Time taken: 3.75 hours

Distance: 7 km

Ascent: 493m

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Re: Climbing the Devil's Staircase to heaven

Postby johnkaysleftleg » Sat Nov 10, 2012 2:49 pm

Jonay wrote:I need to get myself a decent wide angle lens. 8)


Or some stitching software. :wink: I use some I got free with a Panasonic Lumix years ago.

Musicfinder wrote:A great day in the hills and some superb photos too! It makes me want to plan a holiday trip to the area.


Thanks. :D Make your trip Spring or Autumn, the midge around this area in the summer can be appalling.

Paula Hubens wrote:Oooo! Wish I was there! What a great day out! 8)
Stunning photography and best of all: a family pic. Well done to all four! :wink:


:lol: Many thanks for the kind words.

soulminer wrote:Certainly made the best of your day :lol:
Some new wall-hangings there then ? 8) :lol:


I might have to buy a bigger house :? :wink:

Lenore wrote:Oh what a magical day! You've captured it wonderfully in your photos and writing.


Why thank you! :D

SusieThePensioner wrote:Wow, John, what a fantastic set of photos :thumbup: The reflections and the views are stunning :D
I think the family photo is your best yet(of the 4 of you I mean) :lol:


Cheers Susie.

McLEOD wrote:Great pics, why we go walking in the hills :thumbup:


It is indeed 8)
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Re: Climbing the Devil's Staircase to heaven

Postby ChrisW » Sat Nov 10, 2012 6:50 pm

Absolutely perfect JK, these are the days that keep us returning to the hills again and again, some stunning photos there, what a wonderful day for the family as a whole :clap:
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Re: Climbing the Devil's Staircase to heaven

Postby L-Hiking » Sat Nov 10, 2012 8:44 pm

The pictures are wonderful JK great stuff

I jus bought a camara, think I need a new one already :crazy:
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Re: Climbing the Devil's Staircase to heaven

Postby johnkaysleftleg » Sat Nov 10, 2012 9:49 pm

ChrisW wrote:Absolutely perfect JK, these are the days that keep us returning to the hills again and again, some stunning photos there, what a wonderful day for the family as a whole :clap:


It was indeed Chris.

L-Hiking wrote:The pictures are wonderful JK great stuff

I jus bought a camara, think I need a new one already :crazy:


Na, you just need to have a day like that one. :wink:
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Re: Climbing the Devil's Staircase to heaven

Postby madasa mongoose » Sun Nov 11, 2012 3:25 pm

What stunning photos! :clap: Particularly love the panaromic shot of Glen Coe and Loch Leven. Just the tonic when stuck at home with a poorly dog. Thanks for posting! :D
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Re: Climbing the Devil's Staircase to heaven

Postby dogplodder » Sun Nov 11, 2012 3:49 pm

These are wonderful photos - with autumn colours, snowy mountains, stunning reflections, family shots and cute wee dog all in one! :clap:

I must remember this walk as an option for when time is short in Glencoe. :D
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Re: Climbing the Devil's Staircase to heaven

Postby johnkaysleftleg » Sun Nov 11, 2012 6:30 pm

madasa mongoose wrote:What stunning photos! :clap: Particularly love the panaromic shot of Glen Coe and Loch Leven. Just the tonic when stuck at home with a poorly dog. Thanks for posting! :D


Thanks for the kind words :D , and I hope your poorly pooch gets better soon. :(

dogplodder wrote:These are wonderful photos - with autumn colours, snowy mountains, stunning reflections, family shots and cute wee dog all in one! :clap:

I must remember this walk as an option for when time is short in Glencoe. :D


Your words are greatly appreciated and I'll pass your regards onto Hughie. :D
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Re: Climbing the Devil's Staircase to heaven

Postby Peter913 » Sun Nov 11, 2012 7:02 pm

stunning images there looks like you picked the right day and time :wink:


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Re: Climbing the Devil's Staircase to heaven

Postby skuk007 » Sun Nov 11, 2012 7:07 pm

Great set of pictures Johnny, thanks for sharing. Hills look stunning. :)
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Re: Climbing the Devil's Staircase to heaven

Postby johnkaysleftleg » Mon Nov 12, 2012 9:30 am

Peter913 wrote:stunning images there looks like you picked the right day and time :wink:


Peter

skuk007 wrote:Great set of pictures Johnny, thanks for sharing. Hills look stunning. :)


Thanks, we couldn't have timed it better. :D
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Re: Climbing the Devil's Staircase to heaven

Postby wilkiemurray » Mon Nov 12, 2012 10:39 am

looked like an amazing day - best set of photos I have sen on a TR for some time :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: bravo :D :clap:
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Re: Climbing the Devil's Staircase to heaven

Postby Fudgie » Mon Nov 12, 2012 3:24 pm

Excellent stuff. I think I'll be taking a wander up there soon with my camera and a couple of non hillwalking people 8)
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Re: Climbing the Devil's Staircase to heaven

Postby malky_c » Mon Nov 12, 2012 4:20 pm

Wow, some photos :D

Been to Glencoe possibly more than anywhere else in the highlands (including in winter a fair few times), but still to see it like this 8)

In a similar vein, I'd recommend the whole of this ridge eastwards from Am Bodach Stob Mhic Mhartuin - a sort of easy walking continuation of the Aonach Eagach with just as many great views.
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Re: Climbing the Devil's Staircase to heaven

Postby johnkaysleftleg » Mon Nov 12, 2012 9:03 pm

wilkiemurray wrote:looked like an amazing day - best set of photos I have sen on a TR for some time :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: bravo :D :clap:


Cheers for your very kind comments :D

Fudgie wrote:Excellent stuff. I think I'll be taking a wander up there soon with my camera and a couple of non hillwalking people 8)


I look forward to the pics :thumbup:

malky_c wrote:Wow, some photos :D

Been to Glencoe possibly more than anywhere else in the highlands (including in winter a fair few times), but still to see it like this 8)

In a similar vein, I'd recommend the whole of this ridge eastwards from Am Bodach Stob Mhic Mhartuin - a sort of easy walking continuation of the Aonach Eagach with just as many great views.


Cheers Malky and thanks for the route suggestion, sounds canny.
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Re: Climbing the Devil's Staircase to heaven

Postby davedanson28 » Mon Nov 12, 2012 10:14 pm

Some great pics there, lucky you! Not jealous at all! :lol:
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